I am new so my comments are only from my short time with the Church.
One of your biggest resources is Kirton Chapel. So many ways this could be used. Many dis-used churches have used their facilities for over night indoor camp facilities for cyclists and walkers. This is really popular and does bring in an income
It could be used as a community hub. A community cafe. You could form a partnership with Suffolk New College and Suffolk Rural. Providing students with experience and they would bring in ideas. Plus, now that Goslings closed, this could be a great alternative.
The garden is another fantastic resource. The building and garden could be used for retreats and away days for small businesses. Schools may also be interested to use this as a resource. Church could use this as a community hub. Other churvhes could use it as an ‘away day’ venue for Alpha. Many small groups are always looking for venues like this for their annual meetings.
